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Environmental Technician Career Profiles

Do you enjoy using scientific methods to get results and have a passion for saving the planet? If so, an environmental technician may be the right career choice for you. Individuals in this field work with a team of scientists to identify problems and develop real solutions. Their main focus is to improve public health through environmental enhancements.

Environmental technicians work in laboratories, as well as spend time in the field. To investigate pollution, they collect samples and determine issues. In the lab, you would be responsible for maintaining equipment and managing waste, while ensuring compliance with regulations. Essentially, environmental technicians monitor the environment while working with a scientific team to find solutions to major problems.

If you are interested in this career, aim for an associate’s degree in an applied science. Two years of training in a specialized industry is also acceptable, and experience as a laboratory technician will help boost your qualifications. Some courses to consider are biology, chemistry, environmental geochemistry, and biochemistry.

Communication and interpersonal skills are important skills for working well in teams. Environmental technicians have a passion for the environment and have a desire to help. If you have a keen eye for detail and produce accurate results, you can go far in this field.

Read about actual professionals in this field below in the real-world career profiles created from one-on-one interviews. You can learn about salaries, career paths, and receive advice from environmental technicians.

3 Career Job Profile Results for Environmental Technician:

Biological Science Tech Job Profile: Male, age 40, from progreso, TX (ID# 1778)

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agricultural research. help design research projects, collect data, statistical analysis

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Environmental Technician Job Profile: Male, age 29, from ephrata , PA (ID# 2143)

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daily site inspection to ensure all regulations are being upheld

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Environmental Specialist Job Profile: Female, age 29, from Frederick, MD (ID# 76)

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I work in environmental dredging. We partner with the Maryland Port Administration in the creation of reports, meeting support, attending conferences, etc. Occasionally the job involves field work,...

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